Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 195 is 7800.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 200 and 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 195 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 5 = 39 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 18 | 1116 |
| 108 and 121 | 13068 |
| 196 and 64 | 3136 |
| 48 and 139 | 6672 |
| 170 and 83 | 14110 |